Phd Position Shm Of Aged Frp In The Msca Doctoral Network Assess - At Politecnico Di Bari, Italy Bari

Phd Position Shm Of Aged Frp In The Msca Doctoral Network Assess - At Politecnico Di Bari, Italy
Bari
Puglia, Bari

PhD Position SHM of Aged FRP in the MSCA Doctoral Network ASSESS - at Politecnico di Bari, ItalyThe aim of this PhD is to analyse the effects of material ageing in fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and investigate new ultrasonic structural health monitoring (SHM) methodologies based on sparse arrays of piezo-electric (PZT) transducers for damage diagnosis and prognosis.

Three are the objectives of this PhD research:

The design and manufacturing of FRP laminated panels with sparse arrays of PZTs either surface mounted or embedded into the lay-up using materials typically adopted for the manufacturing of composite wind turbine blades. The development of mechanical (fatigue), thermal and moisture tests of CFRP samples to accelerate laminate ageing and their optical fractography tests to analyse the effects of ageing and damage generation. The development of ultrasonic guided wave-based algorithms for the assessment and prognosis of damage caused by ageing using machine learning methods and sparse arrays of PZT transducers.

Damage imaging results will be validated against traditional non-destructive evaluation methods. Two secondments have been planned to support research activities during the PhD.

Key Responsibilities:Conduct research as outlined in the project's objectives under the supervision of Prof Francesco Ciampa. Engage in secondments as part of the project's training activities. Contribute to academic publications, project reports, and other dissemination activities. Participate in structured training programs and network-wide events organized by the consortium. Collaborate with international partners and other Doctoral Candidates within the network. Eligibility Criteria• A second-level degree (Master) or equivalent foreign qualification in aerospace / mechanical / civil engineering, applied mathematics or physics with excellent experimental skills.

• Not in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.

• Recruited applicants can be of any nationality and must undertake trans-national mobility (i. e. , move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment.

Required Skills:• Knowledge of acoustic/ultrasonic wave propagation, composite materials, non-destructive testing and signal processing is required.

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Conditions of EmploymentThe successful candidate will receive a competitive and attractive academic remuneration package in accordance with MSCA regulations for doctoral candidates.

Application Procedure28 February 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

Detailed CV, including information on the candidate's proficiency in English. Motivational letter (1 page), describing why the position fits the applicant. Contact information of 2 references. Copy of Master's degree diploma. Copies of any other relevant certifications listed within CV. Selection Criteria: Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic background, research experience, and alignment with the project's objectives.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a structured interview with predefined questions and a scoring system.

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